Driver

The Nawalapitiya Urban Council invites applications from qualified permanent residents of the Central Province to fill driver vacancies on a daily wage basis.

Position Summary

• Role: Driver (Grade III - Daily Basis)

• Institution: Nawalapitiya Urban Council

• Location: Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka

• Employment Type: Daily Wage Basis

• Application Deadline: November 27, 2026

• Vacancies: 04

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Qualifications: Passed G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in six (6) subjects in not more than two sittings, with at least two credit passes, provided that five subjects were passed in a single sitting.

• Driving Licence Qualifications: Valid driving licence issued by the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic for heavy motor vehicles (exceeding 34 hundredweight), heavy trailers, and buses capable of carrying not more than 32 passengers (must have held an 'A' class licence issued before March 11, 2009, or a 'D' class licence under the new licence categories for at least 3 years prior to the closing date).

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of driving experience following the acquisition of the driving licence, to be verified by certificates.

• Age Limit: Not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years of age.

• Geographical & Statutory Requirements: Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka and a permanent resident of the Central Province for not less than 3 years. Must possess sound physical and mental fitness, good moral character, and a thorough knowledge of the Highway Code.

Selection Process

• Selection will be based on merit determined by the results of a written competitive examination (covering road rules, basic motor mechanics, and general knowledge) followed by a practical driving test and professional evaluation.

How to Apply

• Prepare your application on a 12x8 inch format following the specimen layout provided in the official notice.

• Enclose certified copies of your birth certificate, educational certificates, National Identity Card, Grama Niladhari residence certificate, recent character certificates (02), professional qualification certificates, police report, and valid driving licence.

• Send your duly completed application by registered post to reach the address below on or before November 27, 2026.

• Clearly write "Recruitment to the Post of Driver (Primary Skilled) on Daily Wages at Nawalapitiya Urban Council" on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Secretary

Urban Council

Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka